This is the exact type of news Phillies fans don't want to hear right now. During the team's Thursday Spring Training matchup with the Tigers, first baseman Rhys Hoskins went down with a non-contact left knee injury.
Here's video of the injury occurring. It's brutal.
A cart came to take him off the field after.
While it's too early to know the total extent of this injury, I can only assume that the Phillies will be without Hoskins when their season begins next Thursday against the Rangers in Texas.
UPDATE [4:02 p.m.]
The Phillies are awaiting test results on Hoskins' knee:
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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